November 20, 2007

George Calls the Cops on Persistent Paparazzo

Posted by ExtraTV Staff on November 20, 2007 11:49 AM

George Clooney found himself in an all-out war with the paparazzi this weekend after a scuffle turned serious.

George, usually one of Hollywood’s most courteous when it comes to the shutterbugs, was riding his motorcycle when a paparazzo continued to follow and harass him.

Eventually, George turned to the cops for help and even took down the offending lensman’s license number.

“How many laws did you just break?” George yelled at the man. “You guys were recording, how many laws did he break? Like, three?...You can’t break the law!”

“Extra” talked to George’s rep about the incident, and he told us George doesn’t mind being photographed. He just has a problem with paparazzi who break the law and endanger other people’s lives.


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On 21 Nov 2007, Elona wrote:

At last someone has enough sense to make an effort to stop all this crap. Way to go George, and let everyone do the same you will see the difference. Enough is enough.
 
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On 21 Nov 2007, George Jobson wrote:

George Clooeny should lay down the law. The paparazzi are getting reckless and someone needs to draw a line. If he doesn’t, someone could get hurt or worse.

 
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On 21 Nov 2007, Jennifer wrote:

Way to go, George! I am an even bigger fan of yours now because you took the steps that you did. Actually turning a paparazzo in to the cops, classic!1 Obviously, the paparazzi has learned absolutely NOTHING from the death of Princess Diana. When are these paps going to learn that one of these days someone else will end up either injured or worse, killed because they just have to get that almighty photo?(and not just celebrities, even ordinary folk too) I really don’t want to turn on the news one day and find out that George or some other celebrity has been killed due to the paparazzis recklessness. You go, George!!

 
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On 21 Nov 2007, pamlee wrote:

George is totally right on this, NO one should be breaking the law for a few shots, those paps all deserve tickets or even jail time for desrespecting anyones privacy. when they want to take pics, they will let them know, but not when they are forced or taken without permission..
 
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On 21 Nov 2007, Anonymous wrote:

Unlike Britney Spears, who LOVES the attention of the smarmarazzi way too much and has a lust affair with them as well, George Clooney doesn’t go that far at all with them at all, so why should he defend Britney Spears’ shallow actions with the smarmarazzi, who love buzzing around her like wasps?
That’s completely wrong, Mr. Clooney!
 
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On 20 Nov 2007, Mora wrote:

Its about time someone else takes a stand. I wont lie I love my shots of celebrities but not at the cost of someone else’s safety!!
 
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On 20 Nov 2007, Barbara wrote:

Good for you George. Those paps are getting too aggresive and someone is going to get hurt. They need to back off.

 
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